Example sentences of "[vb base] [art] [noun sg] for [pron] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | These factors also influence the demand for one sort of drink in preference to another . |
| 2 | Mowbray is set for an emotional return to Ayresome Park when Celtic provide the opposition for his testimonial match on Sunday , July 26 . |
| 3 | TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS TOWARDS HAPPINESS SEND THE COUPON FOR OUR BROCHURE OR TELEPHONE . |
| 4 | SIR , — Dr Bolin and Dr Vatn ( May 15 , p 1279 ) both criticise the rationale for our proposal that a single screening flexible sigmoidoscopy at age 55–60 would be a cost-effective means of preventing colorectal cancer . |
| 5 | But governments would rather plunder their taxpayers — then , turning to the cameras , acknowledge the applause for their vision and self-sacrifice . |
| 6 | ‘ I need Joe to get to the by-line and supply the ammunition for our strikers and he knows that . |
| 7 | His solicitor , Michael Hanley , said : ‘ We expect a date for his deportation is imminent . |
| 8 | Those who develop ‘ improved ’ transgenic lines want a return for their money . |
| 9 | Of course , you can alter the appearance of the graph — by selecting different fonts , by increasing the size of the legend or by specifying a 3D display , for example , by using the usual //Graphics menu — but if you just want a feel for your data and a starting point for further embellishments then Fast Graphing is very useful . |
| 10 | ‘ We want a train for our funpark . |
| 11 | People build a business for their families . |
| 12 | Their axes sounded loud in the long wood as they cut the timber for their cooking fires . |
| 13 | Protesters who break the law for their cause have to accept their torment as good martyrs have always done ! |
| 14 | if you are a single mother you can , in most cases , appoint a Guardian for your children by Will |
| 15 | ‘ We scan every parcel for its barcode and track that barcode to the point of delivery , ’ says marketing manager Roger Gamlin . |
| 16 | Larger companies charge a lot for their CDs . |
| 17 | We cut a mask for my face out of a balaclava and made it black with boot polish . |
| 18 | Thou hadst no cabin for thy rest . |
| 19 | Complete the coupon for your copy . |
| 20 | I was tired and thirsty and my shin was ablaze , but I could not stop : on , on , on — through a pool of sand — past one dead cow and then another — race across shingle to hit more sand and sink deep — turn backwards — heave , jerk , shout — firm ground again — race into sand — kick the wheelbarrow for its stupidity — stop , heave — trip and fall — get up and heave again — fall face down — spit sand — up and on again . |
| 21 | I can not pursue the thought , but just give the hint for your commiseration . ’ |
| 22 | Also , on this first shopping trip , purchase a film for your camera and a large photograph album where you can keep a record of your progress in picture form . |
| 23 | Give a reason for your answer . |
| 24 | A reporter 's interest may be stimulated by attending an event , and you will have the chance to talk to him and gain a feel for his interest and views . |
| 25 | Frothy , frivolous stuff with enough sweetness to give Christmas pud a run for its money . |
| 26 | But Wilson was afraid to and advanced instead towards the bed , thinking to offer a drink or make a compress for her forehead . |
| 27 | Rosalba was watched , too ; from time to time , Nunzia stroked her hair , as she used to do , with soothing caresses for the daughter who worried her , but now she murmured , ‘ Still waters , shall I drop a penny in your depths , and make a wish for your thoughts ? ’ |
| 28 | With nice hardwood and stainless steel boards and things er because people have access to these materials and you have chaps who are er good with their hands and can do it , make a plough for their son , that sort of thing . |
| 29 | Gran and I … well , Gran opened up and I know the reason for her succession of illnesses , real and imagined . |
| 30 | ‘ I think I know the reason for his death and I think I could have stopped it . |